ANNUAL REPORT 2006-2007

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> SERVICE VOUCHERS AND CARDS
MARKET TRENDS
Several factors are infl uencing this market.
Rapid growth in countries such as India, Argentina,
Brazil and Venezuela is generating signifi cant
development opportunities.
Employee motivation and retention problems are
also beginning to affect Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises, which are calling for solutions adapted
to their organizations to help their employees
achieve a better balance between career demands
and home life.
At the same time, governments and local authorities
are seeking a specialized service provider to manage
and monitor their social aid programs. They expect
aid traceability and the shortest possible delay
between the decision to allocate funds and
their actual distribution to target populations.
p Source: Sodexo
SODEXO EXPERIENCE
France:
Synergies in “gift vouchers” with Tir Groupé
In October 2007, Sodexo fi nalized the acquisition
of “Tir Groupé”, a pioneer and France’s leading issuer
of gift vouchers to businesses and local communities,
an alliance offering promising prospects for both
parties. Tir Groupé will accelerate its growth through
access to Sodexo’s client portfolio. Sodexo will
strengthen its international presence by entering
this high-potential French market segment.
The takeover will also open up a new distribution
channel for Sodexo’s Meal Vouchers.
OVER 70 BILLION EURO
GLOBAL ISSUE VOLUME IN THE MARKET
20.2 MILLION BENEFICIARIES:
• 15.5 MILLION EMPLOYEES
ENJOY DAILY LIFE SOLUTIONS.
• 3.6 MILLION EMPLOYEES USE
MOTIVATION AND LOYALTY
SOLUTIONS.
• 1.1 MILLION CITIZENS BENEFIT
FROM PUBLIC AID THROUGH
SODEXO SOLUTIONS.
p Source: Sodexo
1 MILLION SODEXO AFFILIATED PARTNERS.
p Sodexo estimate
TIR GROUPÉ:
• 35,000 CLIENTS
• 200 EMPLOYEES
• 7 REGIONAL AGENCIES
• 325 FRENCH TRADE NAMES
(5,000 local stores and 180 e-commerce websites)
See page 44 for our client references.